Fun fact

"Nibby" (nibby68) 05/21/2014 at 17:36 • Filed to: None

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"Mercedes coupes are usually hardtops, that is, no b-pillar. That means no convenient place to mount seatbelt. So, in 1982, they introduced the seat belt presenter, which motored the buckle out about a foot or so, making it a whole lot easier to grab. MB still uses this today." From

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PS9 > Nibby 05/21/2014 at 17:42

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Fun, 'til the repair person tells you a new presenter motor costs $500.

dogisbadob > Nibby 05/21/2014 at 17:42

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Why not just mount it to the front seats? :s

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > Nibby 05/21/2014 at 17:42

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Mustangs have this device but for the poor. It isnt electric. But its always there.

BKRM3 > Nibby 05/21/2014 at 17:42

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Fun fact: BMW put this demon "seatbelt valet" in the E92. It is demonstrably true that it is the worst, most infuriating thing ever invited. It is powered through fuse 25. Immediately remove and discard fuse 25. That is all.

Harrycarry250 > Nibby 05/21/2014 at 17:46

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That C126 robot arm is guaranteed to break... Never trust a robot lol

Milky > OkCars- 22k Crossroads 05/21/2014 at 18:02

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Same thing with the first gen Lexus SC (best pic I could find).

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Nibby 05/21/2014 at 18:48

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GM just did the logical thing in the late 90s, early 00s and mounted the belts straight to the seat. No expensive butler needed.

Alex B > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/21/2014 at 18:53

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That's ugly. Sorry, but I can't stand it when car manufacturers do this. The most recent offender I think is the Toyota Sienna.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B 05/21/2014 at 19:01

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I like it because it means the belt moves with me when I adjust the seat.

I honestly think I like it there more than jutting out of the B-pillar.

Alex B > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/21/2014 at 19:05

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On the BMW 4 series it goes back in once you have buckled your seat belt.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B 05/21/2014 at 19:08

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I know those silly little mechanical arms go back in, but I mean just a normal belt randomly sticking out of the pillar.

Alex B > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/21/2014 at 19:40

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Which car is that on?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B 05/21/2014 at 19:41

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I dunno, pulled randomly off the interwebs, the original picture is a CTS-V though.

Alex B > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/21/2014 at 19:45

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Those seats don't look very performance orientated.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B 05/21/2014 at 19:48

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I'm pretty sure those are the same seats that are in my dad's truck, dressed up with some leather and a bit of suede.

Alex B > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/21/2014 at 20:01

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The wonders of past GM never fail to amaze me...

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B 05/21/2014 at 20:03

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Upon further inspection, they have a bit more bolstering than the truck seats. Practically the same though.

Bad for performance, but oh-so comfortable.

Alex B > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/21/2014 at 20:07

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I'm glad GM is mostly out of that era.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B 05/21/2014 at 20:11

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If they'd just update the goddamn Theta CUVs... Execept the Terrain, because I like that.

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/22/2014 at 00:10

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Terrible idea, because the seat back rest can break loose and then the seat belt is no use to you.
From the b pillar, its massive strong structure, it will stay there.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/22/2014 at 08:31

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My dad's Silverado has those and the drivers side belt reel is about shot. Which means it makes tons of noise. Which means the seat needs replaced because as far as I know that's the only way to replace the reel.